Richmond Flying Squirrels (34-29) at Harrisburg Senators (34-31), Metro Bank Park, 7: OK, we're assuming the weather holds, and if it does, there's baseball to be played on City Island between the tied-for-first-place Squirrels and on-the-doorstep third-place Senators. If weather ruins this game, it will have to be made up in Richmond, as this is the final visit to Harrisburg for the San Francisco Giants' affiliate. The Senators visit Richmond twice more, from Aug. 19-21 and from Aug. 31-Sept. 2 (the last series of the season).

Probable starter for Harrisburg: RHP Taylor Jordan (4-0, 0.84 ERA) has been awesome, though this will only be his second home appearance in six games (if the derecho allows). The 24-year-old tossed a seven-inning shutout to beat Reading his last time out, and he's the No. 13 Nationals prospect. Jordan whiffed seven without a walk in his four-hit masterpiece last time out.

Probable starter for Richmond: RHP Taylor Rogers (4-2, 5.14) has mixed bullpen and starting rotation this season, and he hasn't yet gone more than five innings in an appearance. Rogers lasted 4.2 innings in his last start, allowing two runs on five hits in a no-decision at Trenton.

Promotions:Cowboy Monkey Rodeo is planned. Yes, the Cowboy Monkey Rodeo, which is insanely popular in these parts and features tiny monkeys riding dogs chasing goats. It's also Thirsty Thursdays with $2 drafts on the boardwalk. Again, all of this is weather-permitting, but bet your biggest stash the Senators' front office will try its best to get this game in.

Coverage: I'm scheduled to be there, so follow along on our website and on my Twitter (@RageAgainstGMo). And I'm scheduled to have a friend, too, with hockey expert Tim Leone (@timleone) along for the ride.

* Altoona 7, New Britain 1 -- RHP Stolmy Pimentel (No. 29 Pirates prospect) tossed a seven-inning complete game with three hits, six walks and five strikeouts, improving to 4-3 with a 3.61 ERA for the Curve.

* Altoona 3, New Britain 1 -- RHP David Bromberg, a former Rock Cats standout, fired six innings with two outs, three walks and 12 strikeouts as the Curve completed the sweep.

* Erie 3, Portland 2 (8 inn.) -- 1B James Robbins clubbed an RBI double in the top of the eighth as the SeaWolves won the opener in Maine.

* Erie 1, Portland 0 -- RHP Will Clinard tossed two scoreless innings with two strikeouts to earn the win in relief as the SeaWolves swept the double-dip.